Spicy Pineapple Sauce Recipe

Elevate your meals with this vibrant Spicy Pineapple Sauce! Sweet pineapple, spicy chili flakes, and savory garlic create a delicious sauce perfect for chicken, meat, fish, or even baked beans! Double the recipe (instructions included) to always have this flavor bomb on hand in your freezer. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 82 kcal

Protein 1g

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The Forktionary Kitchen Team

Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Pineapple Sauce

Peanut Oil
Garlic Clove
Red Onion
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
Crushed Pineapple
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Fresh Basil
Red Bell Pepper

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How to Make Spicy Pineapple Sauce

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 cup chopped onion.
Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
Stir in 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar and 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, including the juice.
Add 1 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and become bubbly.
Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until completely smooth.
Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Pineapple Sauce?

Spicy Pineapple Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Pineapple Sauce?

Spicy Pineapple Sauce has approximately 82 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Pineapple Sauce?

The key ingredients for Spicy Pineapple Sauce are Peanut Oil, Garlic Clove, Red Onion, Rice Vinegar, Crushed Pineapple, Allspice. See the full list with measurements above.